Researching Own Practice in Education (ROPE) Group

What we do

Established in 2022, the Researching Own Practice in Education (ROPE) group aims to cultivate a culture that values both teaching and research across the Department of Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Assessment and the Department of Psychology and Human Development. ROPE fosters synergies between education and research. It plays a key role in supporting academic excellence, innovation, and social impact.
 
ROPE creates a supportive and inclusive environment for colleagues interested in using their own educational practices as a valuable and achievable context for high-quality research. The group acknowledges various forms of scholarship in higher education, such as the scholarship of teaching and learning, action research, pedagogic research, and educational innovation, all of which contribute to scholarly activities and enhance recognition in academic contexts. By offering developmental opportunities through collaboration, reflection, and inquiry, ROPE aims to elevate the quality of teaching and learning in higher education.

Aims of the group

The ROPE group has the following aims:

• To encourage members to conduct research into their own teaching and learning practices in higher education.
• To provide a platform for sharing and disseminating research findings to influence educational practices and have a wider impact.
• To support transformative professional development by enabling educators to engage in reflective and evidence-based practices.
• To help members understand how their diverse forms of scholarship can contribute valuable research that informs and enhances teaching and learning practices.

Team

Group Leaders

• Professor Eleanore Hargreaves
• Professor Cosette Crisan
• Dr Andrew Holliman

Rope seminars

The group holds termly meetings on Teams. Dates will be shared in advance to ensure timely notice.